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Michael O’ Riordan


Branding, Design, & Visual Communication

        Hello, my name is Mikey. I’ve been working in the fields of Brand and Design for many years. I have a diverse skillset that makes it easy for me to thrive in evolving interdisciplinary settings. I want to work with people and organisations who innovate at the forefront of their industry, thought leaders who aren’t afraid to be disruptive and push boundaries. 

        Whether creating a brand identity, building a product that will scale globally, or crafting profound experiences that foster meaningful connections, my goal remains the same; I strive to develop work that not only inspires, but also educates and empowers the viewer. Ultimately, I aspire to work at the intersection of design, education, and innovation, where creative ideas and learning meet.

Get in touch with me here:
hello@michaeloriordan.net
Minerva University
  1. Ascent
  2. Civitas
  3. Elevation
  4. Foundation Week
  5. Sapientia Critica
  6. Graduation
  7. Meridians
  8. Quinquatria
  9. Website

Minerva Project
  1. Consequent
  2. Advertising
  3. Website

Entrepreneur First
  1. Brand Consultation
  2. How To Be a Founder
  3. The Polaris Fellowship

Minerva Baccalaureate
  1. Various Works
  2. Website

Various Projects
  1. Anam Ceol Music Therapy
  2. Paul Quinn College
  3. Kayla
  4. BSKC
  5. MINT
  6. REC’D
  7. Miscellaneous

Experience

Minerva Project - 2019/2022
Designer

Entrepreneur First - 2022/2023
Brand Strategy Consultant

Minerva University - 2023
Senior Designer

Freelance - 2016/2023

Studio93 - 2017
Junior Designer

Education

Moate Business College 2013 - 2014
Art & Design Portfolio

Technological University of the Shannon:
Midlands 2014 - 2017
BA Graphic Design
First Class Honours

Technological University of the Shannon:
Midlands 2017 - 2018
BA Honours Graphic & Digital Design
First Class Honours

Accolades

TUS BA Graphic Design - Student of the Year 2017

Featured in Design Research Society 2018 Exhibiton ‘Best of Emerging Irish Design’ for the self-directed project ‘Recd’ and also for work produced in Ryan Hoey’s project ‘ZINEGIRLZ’

Featured in the 100 Archive’s “In with the new” article series.

Part of the team that helped Minerva University get listed as WURI’s “Most Innovative University in the World” in 2022.
Mark
Graduation

2019 / 2021
From: Minerva University
Direction: Ayo Seligman & Nicole Duran
Designers: Amber Mason, Ayo Seligman, Michael O’ Riordan, Nicole Duran
Photography: Anastasiia Sapon


            Graduating at Minerva is the pinnacle of academic achievement and the ceremony was designed to make each and every student feel recognised. The first event was at The Bently Reserve. Unfortunately, subsequent events have either been online or in highly controlled settings due to the pandemic.
           In every case, and every setting, the Graduation ceremonies were carefully planned. Feasts, with foods from all of the cities the students lived in, media rich events full of photography, and sounds from their journey, the individualised diploma ceremonies. Meticulous and wonderful. 

Concept Design
Motion Graphics
Image-making
Research

*Depicted are designs from multiple years





Mark

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